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The Best Episodes of The Darwin Incident Season 1

Every episode of The Darwin Incident Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Darwin Incident Season 1!

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Charlie is one of a kind. As a half-human, half-chimpanzee Humanzee, his intellect and physical prowess is off the charts. Which is why The Animal Liberation Alliance, a terrorist group, wants him. And they will

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Darwin Incident Season 1 Episode 1 - Humanzee
    7.5/10(177 votes)

    #1 - Humanzee

    S1:E1

    The Animal Liberation Alliance, a terrorist group, raids a research institute and takes away a pregnant chimpanzee. Fifteen years later, Charlie, the half-human, half-chimpanzee Humanzee born that night enrolls into high school. He befriends Lucy, but little do they know how fragile their peaceful days really are.

    Director:Naokatsu Tsuda
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Darwin Incident Season 1 Episode 2 - ALA (Animal Liberation Alliance)
    8.0/10(142 votes)

    #2 - ALA (Animal Liberation Alliance)

    S1:E2

    The ALA attacks New York City, killing several people in a bombing. When news about Charlie's past ties to the ALA resurfaces, the town grows suspicious of his terrorist connections. Unfazed, Charlie goes to school as usual, not realizing what the ALA has in store for him as a mysterious man approaches Lucy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Darwin Incident Season 1 Episode 3 - Heterosis
    8.5/10(137 votes)

    #3 - Heterosis

    S1:E3

    Lucy visits Eva, the chimpanzee who gave birth to Charlie, at The Kornberg Primate Research Institute. There, she meets Dr. Fowler who tells her a few secrets about Charlie's birth. She later joins Charlie's family for dinner as Hannah celebrates Charlie's first friend, unaware that the ALA members are lying in wait.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Darwin Incident Season 1 Episode 4 - One of a Kind
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #4 - One of a Kind

    S1:E4

    Charlie suddenly goes missing. While Bert and Hannah search everywhere for him, Charlie is calmly confronting Rivera, Lippman and Min-su of the ALA. He gives them an ultimatum and things seem to be heading towards a peaceful conclusion until Rivera makes a drastic move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Darwin Incident Season 1 Episode 5 - The Struggle for Rights
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #5 - The Struggle for Rights

    S1:E5

    Charlie is finally released from custody with the help of Congresswoman Dafne M. Linares, who ran on the platform of animal rights. When he returns to school, however, the warm reception he once received is now replaced with scorn and slander. Despite all this, Lucy takes steps towards getting Charlie his civil rights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Humanzee" is the best rated episode of "The Darwin Incident" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 177 votes. Directed by Naokatsu Tsuda and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2026. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "ALA (Animal Liberation Alliance)".